The Sims 1: 10 Essential Investments Every Home Should Always Have

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Now that the original has been modernized and released on Steam, both seasoned players and newcomers to are flocking to the game to experience its nostalgic charm and see where the beloved franchise first began. However, for the newer players, is a bit of a shock with its more demanding gameplay, lack of quality-of-life features, and unforgiving gameplay mechanics.

Fortunately, like in other games, there are ways players can make the gameplay a little more manageable. All it takes is to invest in the right equipment. Certain objects and services will drastically improve a Sim's quality of life, making balancing their needs and daily tasks easier, and the best early-on investments can help keep a Sim happy, healthy, and thriving.

Alarm clocks have been around since the beginning of franchise. While often overlooked, these handy little devices are essential to keep Sims on schedule. As demanding as can be in terms of basically everything, it's important to keep Sims on time and well-rested. Alarm clocks help by waking Sims up two hours before the carpool arrives to haul them off to work.

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They're not too expensive, so it's not a huge investment but totally worth it. At just §30 Simoleons, the typical surface SnoozMore Alarm Clock can be placed on a nightstand beside a working Sim's bed. Since the alarm clock wakes them up with two hours to spare, a Sim will have enough time to shower, eat, and care for their needs before work.

Burglars are rare in and are often drawn to more wealthy families. However, it's better to be safe than sorry. If a Sim is from a medium to low-income household, being robbed by a burglar can be a huge setback. Since burglars tend to steal more expensive items like TVs and electronics, losing just one valuable object can make a big dent in a Sim's finances. Thus, installing a burglar alarm is vital to keeping a